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Village of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… (Village) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings Village officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. During the 12-month audit period, the … Had officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objectives Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122Opinion 97-23
… There is no statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a member of a … that there is no statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a volunteer ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Cost-Saving Ideas: Justice Court Consolidation Process
… File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice Resolution/Petition Approved Prepare … File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice Resolution/Petition Approved Prepare … File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice Resolution/Petition Disapproved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-justice-court-consolidation-processVillage of Candor – Fund Balance (2017M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s fund balance management for the … practices and establishes the levels of fund balance to be maintained. … Village of Candor Fund Balance 2017M148 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/27/village-candor-fund-balance-2017m-148Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s financial activity was … provides fire protection and other emergency services to Ausable-Chesterfield-Keeseville Joint Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Key Findings The Village did not have written policies or procedures detailing the acceptable use of IT assets and … of critical data. The Village did not have a recovery plan or breach notification plan. The Village did not provide … a disaster recovery plan and a breach notification policy or local law. Ensure that all necessary Village personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that fund balance was … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. … Town of Sharon Fund Balance 2017M271 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Ticonderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… applied for all entitled transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions and to determine whether extra-classroom … did not apply for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Club collections were not supported by adequate documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraPoughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period April 1, 2016 through July 18, 2017. Background The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in … Authority officials did not obtain quotes for public works projects totaling $18,762 and purchases contracts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyWashington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… with its procurement policy and statutory requirements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. … each of the County's 17 towns. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $113.4 million. Key Findings … required number of quotes or perform competitive bidding for 16 purchases totaling $154,083 and did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Sherrill City School District – Reserve Funds (2017M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly established reserve … used. Use the surplus funds in the tax certiorari reserve to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves, pay off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/02/sherrill-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2017m-247Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s operations … the District’s Ethics and Disclosure Policy as they relate to conflicts of interest. Develop policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with weights and measures laws … could have collected an additional $1.9 million in occupancy tax revenue. The Director of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Town of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… 1, 2013. Background The Town of Victory is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately 1,660. … and four Board members. The Court collected $35,265 in fines and surcharges during our audit period Key Findings We found no material issues in the accuracy and timing of deposits and the recording and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify payroll. Develop proper IT controls. Key … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Additional Benefits after 20 Years (Sections 384-e and 384-e [b]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… provides an additional benefit of 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of creditable service beyond 20 years. If … provides an additional benefit of 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service earned with a public employer … members, your total maximum benefit is 70 percent of your FAE (a maximum of 32 years). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-20-years-sections-384-e-and-384-e-bCUNY Bulletin No. CU-395
… Amount Assistant Chief Architect $34.30 Assistant Chief Engineer $34.30 College Graphics Designer $32.30 College … University Assistant Architect $34.30 University Assistant Engineer $34.30 University Engineer $34.30 University Engineering Intern $30.30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-395-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-feeUpper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187